Part Time Instructor Pool - English (Umoja)
R-02602
San Diego County - Cuyamaca College
Transforming lives through learning isn't just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens.
The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.
Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!
Job Summary
Department: English
FTE: <67%
Work hours: Varies based on assignment
Starting Salary Range: $70.84 - $86.11 (Class II, step 1 to Class VI, step 1) based on the Adjunct, Overload and Substitute Salary Schedule.
Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2026
Job Description
SUMMARY
Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of part time faculty to perform tasks which support advancement of the visions, missions, and values of the colleges and District. Part time faculty have responsibilities in regards to their classroom assignment, evaluation of students, curriculum, student advising, professional development, and any assignment-specific needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition OR
- Bachelor's in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition AND Master's in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism OR
- The equivalent.
NOTE: If you are applying under an Equivalency, you MUST submit additional Equivalency Determination Form. Your Equivalency Materials must be included in order to submit your application.
Cuyamaca College invites applications for a part-time faculty member to teach English Umoja and serve as faculty co-coordinator for the Umoja program, starting fall 2026.
Umoja is a nationally recognized learning community that centers Black and African American students' cultural knowledge and experiences through integrated writing and counseling to support success, transfer, and leadership development. Umoja is open to all students interested in centering the history and cultural knowledge related to the Black and African Diaspora, broadly conceived.
We are seeking an equity-minded educator who is deeply committed to culturally responsive, relationship-centered teaching, coordinating, and mentorship.
General Responsibilities:
- Umoja Program Teaching
Teach sheltered English composition sections (C1000 in fall and C1001 in spring) within the Umoja cohort model and design culturally responsive curriculum grounded experiences, histories, topics related to the Black and African Diaspora. Currently, those classes are scheduled on campus at Cuyamaca College on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. - Umoja Co-Coordinating
Co-coordinate the Umoja program in collaboration with counseling faculty through recruitment, events, mentorship, and collaboration with counseling faculty. Co-coordination is a fully supported and paid per agreement between the English and Counseling. - Equity & Student Success
Demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of the College, including IDEAA principles and equitable access, retention, and success for diverse student populations.
About Cuyamaca College
Situated on a tree-studded, 165-acre oasis, Cuyamaca College is among the most picturesque campuses in beautiful San Diego County. Built in 1978, the college is home to a remarkably diverse community and is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Cuyamaca College is committed to equity, excellence, and social justice through education. For more information about Cuyamaca College, please visit: https://www.cuyamaca.edu/.
Umoja is central to this work, providing a powerful model for cohort-based learning, culturally relevant curriculum, and holistic student support. For more information about Umoja, please visit https://www.cuyamaca.edu/
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